Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.

Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

We are looking for Locum Educational Psychologists (EP) for temporary posts until Aug 2025. This contract is offered on a hybrid basis which is a combination remote working and face to face (This role can be predominantly working from home).

As a Locum EP, you will be working in our EHCP team, completing the psychological advice towards Education Health and Care Plan assessments. We have two teams, one working on EHCPs and one working in schools on early intervention work. This post will allow the successful individual to be part of an integrated service within Southend’s Education, Inclusion and Early Years Directorate, promoting inclusive practice in relation to all children and young people, advocating for positive mental health and wellbeing.

Through statutory assessments and preventative strategies, including providing a range of assessments, training key adults, group work and multi-agency support, we aim to support children and young people to meet their academic and strong social development, enabling them to be the best they can be. Through the delivery of advice, support, guidance and training to children and young people, their families and educational settings the service will continue to maximise levels of educational attainment, educational achievement and personal development, thereby supporting our most vulnerable learners to live their best lives.

For an informal discussion, please contact Melanie Adkins, Principal Educational Psychologist at MelanieAdkins@southend.gov.uk

To be considered for this post, you must hold a professional post graduate qualification in Educational Psychology or equivalent recognised by the British Psychological Society and active registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).  Eligibility for Chartered Status and Associate Fellowship of the BPS.To be considered for this post, you must hold a professional post graduate qualification in Educational Psychology or equivalent recognised by the British Psychological Society and active registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).  Eligibility for Chartered Status and Associate Fellowship of the BPS.

If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply online' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.  

Southend-on-Sea City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.